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Weekend for August 15, 1997

Special | 57m 52s

News on UPS strike, taxes, migration, music, sports, media critique and polka beats.

This episode spans week August 15, 1997: The UPS strike with Local 344 and analysis of part-time labor law; debate over taxing non-motorized boats; a deep look at reverse migration in Milwaukee; music updates and pop icons; Brewers, Packers and Badgers talk; a polka State of Mind; a budget-day contest; media ad critiques; and heartfelt tributes.

08/15/1997

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WPT Archives: 1990s is a local public television program presented by PBS Wisconsin

Weekend for August 15, 1997

Special | 57m 52s

This episode spans week August 15, 1997: The UPS strike with Local 344 and analysis of part-time labor law; debate over taxing non-motorized boats; a deep look at reverse migration in Milwaukee; music updates and pop icons; Brewers, Packers and Badgers talk; a polka State of Mind; a budget-day contest; media ad critiques; and heartfelt tributes.

08/15/1997

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